The city of Denver now estimates that the start of its Colorado Convention Center expansion will be delayed by at least a year and possibly longer, following an alleged bid-rigging scandal that derailed contractor selection late last year.

Alderman Ed Burke, 75, the longtime chairman of the Chicago City Council’s powerful finance committee, was indicted June 4 on 14 counts of racketeering, attempted extortion, conspiracy and attempting to use interstate commerce to facilitate unlawful activity.

With credibility built in the field, union leader fights for diversity and respect to grow construction’s craft workforce. Read and hear her candid remarks on the need for change.